Maryland Mansions is an album by Cex released on Jade Tree Records in 2003. The album is darker and more aggressive than previous works, with strong industrial influences.[2][3] Cex has acknowledged being heavily influenced by the early Nine Inch Nails album Broken, a work known for its intensity over its similarly short length.[4][5] Both works have the same number of tracks as well.

Maryland Mansions
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 18, 2003 (U.S.)
RecordedOctober 2002 – March 2003
GenreDarkwave, electronica, underground rap
Length25:12
LabelJade Tree Records JT1090
Cex chronology
Being Ridden and BR Instrumentals
(2003)
Maryland Mansions
(2003)
Actual Fucking
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The album's name is also strongly similar to that of the artist Marilyn Manson, a former protégé of Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor.

Track listing

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  1. "Drive Off a Mountain" – 3:14
  2. "Stop Eating" – 3:09
  3. "Take Pills" – 2:59
  4. "Kill Me" – 3:34
  5. "My Head" – 2:57
  6. "New Maps" – 2:52
  7. "Stillnaut Riyan" – 3:12
  8. "The Strong Suit" – 3:15

References

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  1. ^ Theakston, Rob. "Cex – Maryland Mansions". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Jade Tree | Press". jadetree.com. 2004-10-17. Archived from the original on 2004-10-17. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  3. ^ "Maryland Mansions | Music Review". Entertainment Weekly. 2009-04-25. Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  4. ^ "Jade Tree". jadetree.com. 2004-10-17. Archived from the original on 2004-10-17. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  5. ^ "Venues - Your Guide to Entertainment in Denton". venuesmagazine.com. 2007-05-25. Archived from the original on 2007-05-25. Retrieved 2023-11-23.